HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2017-03-23 Acoustic on the Green
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
March 23, 2017
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Leesburg's Acoustic on the Green Announces Summer 2017
Artist Schedule
Loudoun’s own international hit-maker, Todd Wright, will break-in the new
Town Green Stage opening night of the series on June 10, 2017.
Leesburg, VA (March 23, 2017) –
This season’s lineup includes
series favorites, newcomers and a
roster of opening acts. Taylor
Carson, Tommy Gann, and Mike
Meadows make their AotG debut
this summer. Carson, a critically
acclaimed singer-songwriter, is
fresh off his supporting act for
O.A.R.’s recent tour. Gann is a
fantastic artist who brings a
soulful voice to every song he
performs. Meadows is an
accomplished singer-songwriter
who happens to be part of The
Agency, Taylor Swift’s touring band.
Opening acts include rising stars Teddy Chipouras, Kim Pittinger, Grant Frazier, and Hilary Veltri.
All of the openers represent the growing community of Loudoun’s fantastic young singer-
songwriters.
Returning stalwarts include Jon Carroll, Mary Ann Redmond, Gary Smallwood, Jennifer Daniels,
Prescott Engle, and Don Chapman and Friends. Tom Lofgren and Todd Wright will join series
favorite Cal Everett for a fab evening of Beatles music featuring an array of glorious harmonies.
Photo courtesy of Ed Solomon.
The full series line up for 2017 is:
June 10 - Todd Wright and Kim Pittinger
June 17 - Mary Ann Redmond and Ryan Wright
June 24 - Taylor Carson and Noah Poncin
July 8 - Cal Everett sings The Beatles with Tom Lofgren and Todd Wright
July 15 - Don Chapman and Friends
July 22 - Tommy Gann and Hilary Veltri
July 29 - Prescott Engle and Grant Frazier
August 5 - Gary Smallwood
August 12 - Mike Meadows and Nick Potthoff
August 19 - Jon Carroll and Teddy Chipouras
August 26 - Jennifer Daniels with Johnny Kasun and Caroline Powers
Founded in 2004, Washingtonian magazine named Acoustic on the Green concert series “Best
Bet for Summer Concerts.” The Town of Leesburg, Stilson Greene and the Leesburg businesses
and individuals who advertise in the weekly program guides jointly produce a nd support the
concert series. This year’s media partners include Loudoun Now along with Cerphe's
Progressive Show, Travel Gal and their umbrella, MusicPlanetRadio.com, as radio and social
media partners.
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